Current divider calculator

Calculate branch currents with your own figures.

Your numbers

Use the units shown. Results update as you change valid inputs.

Use branch currents to compare changes to your inputs. The method and limits below explain the scope.

Examples

Examples

Try the starting example

Total current (A)
3
Parallel resistances (Ω)
10,20
Branch currents (A)
2, 1

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Total current (A)
6
Parallel resistances (Ω)
10,20
Branch currents (A)
4, 2
Calculation method

Calculation method

Branch currents (A)

For each resistance R in b: branch current = a × (1/R) / sum of all reciprocal resistances.

Symbols and units
a
Total current (A)
b
Parallel resistances (Ω)

Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.

Assumptions & limits

Assumptions & limits

  • Current divides in proportion to branch conductance. Lists support up to 1,000 finite values.
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